Rwanda Women and Girls Fund (WGF) Design Workshop
From November 20-22, 2024, FAWE Rwanda, in collaboration with Ecorys, hosted a three (3) days Co-design Workshop for the Women and Girls Fund (WGF)at the Grand Legacy Hotel, Kigali. This landmark event brought together 25 WGLOs from across Rwanda to shape the future of advocacy and support for women and girls.
Workshop Highlights:
Addressed key challenges faced by WGLOs in accessing funding and explored solutions. Conducted a WGLO capacity assessment to identify gaps and areas for growth. Discussed the structure of the Women and Girls Fund (WGF), including application processes, eligibility criteria, and funding priorities. Proposed the structure of the WGF Steering Committee and its membership.Key Takeaways:
WGLOs emphasized the importance of advocacy for critical issues, including:1. Climate change 
2. Gender-based violence (GBV) 
3. Teen pregnancies and SRHR (sexual and reproductive health and rights) 
4.Access to healthcare for women and girls with disabilities 
Successful advocacy approaches shared included:
1. Community scorecards for monitoring service delivery 
2. Capacity-building and awareness campaigns on gender equality
3. Legal advocacy and policy reforms 
4. Media engagement to amplify voices and campaigns 
5. Ensuring gender-sensitive budgeting and accountability 
The following key outcomes were Identified by the WGLOs for the fund:
Stronger partnerships and collaboration for gender equality
Increased learning and evidence-based advocacy
Enhanced capacity for WGLOs to implement impactful projects
Timely, flexible funding to support their missions
Participating WGLOs: A diverse group of 25 organizations, including CEPAKEP, UNABU, Save Generations Organization, Life Changing Endeavour Organization, and many more, contributed their expertise and insights.This workshop marked an important step towards empowering WGLOs and advancing gender equality in Rwanda. Stay tuned as we continue to build a brighter future for women and girls! 
